Collaborative Design-Build Services

Fullerton, CaliforniaCalifornia, USADue Friday, October 30, 2026

Client: Fullerton, California
RFP Number: CONS-23651
Posted: —
Category: Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority in Fullerton, CA seeks a USA-based organization to provide collaborative design-build services for the renovation and expansion of the existing Titan Student Union and Student Recreation Center. The buyer requires the vendor to perform the work onsite, which involves renovating approximately 48,000 square feet of the existing facility. Additionally, the vendor must construct an approximately 18,900 square foot, two-story addition on the south side of the building, dedicating roughly 13,400 square feet of this new addition to Basic Needs programs and services. The buyer requests proposals to establish the project budget and accepts digital response submissions via email or online. Interested vendors may attend a non-mandatory conference on September 15, 2026. The buyer requires vendors to submit all questions no later than October 6, 2026. The provided text contains no further details regarding eligibility or evaluation criteria.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from LS26001_-_Request_for_Qualifications_-_Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

California State University, Fullerton is seeking Statements of Qualifications for collaborative design-build services to renovate and expand the existing Titan Student Union and Student Recreation Center. The project covers extensive interior renovations and multiple new structural additions. Bidding is open to onshore USA organizations prequalified by the CSU Chancellor's Office.

Issued by: California State University, Fullerton
RFQ Advertised: 08/31/2026
RFQ Conference (Non-Mandatory): 09/15/2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
Last day to submit application for prequalification on PlanetBids: 10/06/2026
Last day to submit RFQ questions: 10/06/2026
Last day to submit Affidavit of Joint Venture form: 10/13/2026
RFQ Addenda issued (if required): 10/13/2026
Statement of Qualifications due: 10/20/2026 @ 3:00 p.m.
Proposer Shortlist published by e-mail: 10/29/2026
RFP distributed to shortlist: 10/30/2026
Pre-Proposal Meetings: 11/10/2026
How to submit: Sealed hard copy and digital file
Submission details: Deliver three (3) copies in 8 1/2 x 11 format and one digital PDF file in a sealed package marked SOQ for [Project Name, Project No., Campus] to the Contracts and Procurement Office.
Contract term: Phase 2 duration is approximately 915 calendar days
Estimated value: $215,960,000.00
Place of performance: California State University, Fullerton, 2600 Nutwood Avenue, Suite 300, Fullerton, CA 92831
Insurance and bonding: Payment and performance bond premiums are required as part of the Phase 2 GMP agreement. Liquidated damages are $5,000.00 per calendar day late.
Funding: Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) 3% minimum subcontracting requirement and prevailing wage laws apply.

How proposals are evaluated

Project Specific Requirements (Student Union/Recreation Center experience)	50 points
Respondent's general design-build experience (GC and AE joint work)	80 points
General Contractor's Student Union and Student Recreation Center Experience	70 points
Architect's Student Union and Student Recreation Center Experience	80 points
Respondent's experience utilizing DVBE subcontractors	30 points
Composite Weighted Safety Score ranking	50 points
Respondent's unique qualifications to perform on this Project	40 points
Respondent's experience within 60 miles of the Project	10 points
History of penalties paid for failure to pay prevailing wages in past 5 years	40 points

Scope of work

Programming, schematic design, and design development for the ASI Wellness Initiative project
Renovation of approximately 48,000 square feet of the existing Titan Student Union facility
Construction of a 18,900 square foot two-story addition to the Titan Student Union
Renovation of approximately 92,000 square feet of the existing Student Recreation Center
Construction of approximately 25,000 square feet of new additions for a Wellness Center and expanded fitness areas
Approximately 44,000 square feet of site improvements, including intramural field enhancements
Prequalification, trade package development, and bidding for trade subcontractors
Construction management, preconstruction quality assurance, and execution under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Minimum qualifications

Design-Builder licensed in California with a 'B' license
Registered to bid public works with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Prequalified by CSU Prequalification Program Administrator one day prior to SOQ due date
Prequalification rating greater than budgeted Phase 2 agreement amount
Architect licensed in the state of California

Documents to include with the bid

Cover letter confirming SOQ submission, willingness to enter contracts, and accuracy under penalty of perjury
Organization Information for General Contractor and Architect
Copy of Respondent's CSU prequalification letter
Copies of Respondent's California Contractor's License and DIR public works registration number
Lawsuit history with Project owners in the last 5 years
Team experience matrix, references, and descriptions for GC and Architect
Affidavit of joint venture (if applicable)

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